If you want to expand your assortment, launch your own brand, or enter the market with the most competitive prices, your attention will inevitably turn to China. The country’s factories offer a favorable price-to-quality ratio for different types of optics — from sunglasses to vision correction models, cycling glasses, and blue-light glasses for computer work. Here is what you need to know about importing goods — we share the essentials.
First, let’s learn about the types of products:
In China, you can also buy lenses separately (both “zero” and diopter) and frames. There are several marketplaces where purchasing goods from China is profitable.
The leading one is 1688.com — a B2B platform with a huge number of factories and wholesale sellers. We recommend 1688 because of its low prices, as originally it is “China for the Chinese.” The platform also has many manufacturers who can produce accessories under your brand.
The second option is Alibaba. Finding suppliers in China is easier there than on 1688 due to the English-language interface. The catalog includes both factories and wholesalers. Some offer customization options. However, prices are higher than on 1688.
Need small wholesale? Consider Taobao — a retail marketplace for Chinese buyers. You can order several dozen units, but still cheaper than on Aliexpress or Temu.
When buying sunglasses from a supplier, you will face payment difficulties. Most Chinese business owners use Alipay, where you cannot link a card from Ukraine or Europe. Contact us — we will help with selection, verification, and payment of the order.
The main intrigue is turning the batch into a successful shipment without overpaying for logistics and customs services. Therefore, cooperation with reliable logisticians DiFFreight is extremely important. We offer:
We also offer turnkey import: manufacturer search, purchasing, delivery, and customs clearance. Delegate logistics to professionals — focus on growing your business!
Importing glasses and frames is a business with high expected profit, but difficulties and problems may await you along the way. Here is how to avoid them:
| Problem | Consequences | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Choosing dropshipping for sales | In addition to long delivery times, there is a high risk of damage due to improper packaging. And the customer will make claims to you. | Change the business model: take responsibility for delivery to the customer, ensuring timing and reliability. |
| Poor quality goods | If wholesale glasses from China do not match the samples, have flimsy temples, scratches on lenses — they cannot be sold. | Do not rely on the seller’s word — conduct an inspection at the warehouse in China so you don’t pay for shipping defective goods. |
| Delivery delays | Shortage in assortment, loss of sales and profit. | Air delivery is suitable for expensive and urgent batches — for example, trendy glasses that may quickly lose popularity. For budget exports from China, choose sea freight. |
| Delay at customs | Missed supply deadlines, fines, and cargo confiscation. | Involve a customs broker in the process — they will check the completeness and correctness of documents. |
An important question — do you need a medical license if you sell Chinese prescription glasses wholesale or retail? For selling ready-made optical products — no, because the manufacturer bears full responsibility. But if you plan to provide lens selection, fitting, or ophthalmologist consultations, you must obtain a medical license from the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. For sunglasses, only a Declaration of Conformity is required.
There are several categories that cause difficulties when importing into Ukraine. Pay special attention to:
Do not risk importing such categories without consulting a customs broker, as you may lose your investment.
Submit an online request on the website: we will call you back within 15 minutes! Glasses and frames from China wholesale are not only fragile goods but also a niche with many pitfalls. If you plan to purchase optics, make sure it is allowed for import and meets standards. Our experts will explain in detail the nuances of importing sunglasses, cycling glasses, lenses, and frames!
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